Smiles that warm your heart...

Hi everyone! Today marks Bryson's 8 week birthday! I can't believe how fast the time is flying. It's absolutely incredible. He has finally started smiling and it is the most precious little smile ever. He also likes to talk to us now with a bunch of coo's and aaah's and you can't help but laugh because it's so sweet. Aside from bathtime, his other favorite time of day seems to be diaper change time (unless he's being cranky that is). He has the best time on the changing pad just talking and smiling. In fact this morning when I was trying to clean out his nose with the bulb syringe, he thought that was the funniest thing! I never thought I'd get a big grin from him for doing that!
Each day he brings so much joy into my heart it's unbelievable. Part of me wants him to stay little forever but the rest of me is so excited and anxious to see the little person he's going to be. I do know one thing, he's going to be one handsome little dude!
One thing that I have learned in the past few days is it is nearly impossible to catch one of his smiles on camera. I have tried my hardest but by the time the camera flashes, he's already stopped. So here are some shots of me trying to catch a smile...he still looks adorable though!




I'm so glad that Thanksgiving is coming up this week. It's my favorite holiday because it's all about spending time with family. This year I am so thankful that God chose Jeffrey and I to be Bryson's parents. We don't deserve that kind of blessing but God has given him to us anyways. We really don't deserve any of the things God gives us, but to be chosen as parents...wow, that's huge. Having Bryson in my life has really taught me to count my blessings daily. Because of him, my heart is overfilled with love and joy and my life is now complete. What more could I possibly want?
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Gobble Gobble!

6 weeks and 500 diapers later...

Time sure is flying! Bryson will be 6 weeks in just a few days which is unbelievable. He's getting to be such a big boy. Everything continues to go well and he's a very healthy boy so we are grateful for that. Every day around 12:00 PM he goes into a little crying fit for a while, so that can be a bit frustrating but somehow I make it through. Being a temporary stay at home mom is pretty stressful at times but I really cherish the special moments that we have together. I wouldn't trade this time for anything.

We still haven't seen that first precious smile yet but every day I try to get one out of him. I think it will come really soon! Bath time is our most favorite time. Bryson is the happiest little thing ever when he is in the bathtub. It is so adorable! If he could smile, he'd have the biggest grin on his face. I feel so bad when I have to take him out because he gets so upset. I wish they made a little portable bathtub that we could tote him around in. He'd love it!

We are just really enjoying being parents. Each day is a new adventure! Gotta love parenthood!

Love,

Jennifer